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Monday, 27 February 2017

On Sunday,
the Nigerian Army troops in conjunction with elements of Department of
State Services (DSS) arrested 3 suspected Chadian Boko Haram terrorists
that belonged to al-Barnawi faction, in Gombe, Gombe State.

The
3 Chadian terrorists suspects, Bilal Muhammed Umar, Bashir Muhammed and
Muhammed Maigari Abubakar were arrested at Arawa and Mallam Inna Areas
of Gombe metropolis. They were reported to be members of al-Barnawi
faction of the Boko Haram that operates in Chad and mostly northern part
of Borno State but came to Gombe State for another heinous assignment.

During
the operation, one of them, Bilal Muhammed Umar attempted to escape and
was shot on the leg. He was however apprehended and is receiving
medical treatment.

The
terrorists were also arrested with Improvised Explosive Device (IED),
materials that they could have coupled and attack parts of the State.
They are now in custody undergoing preliminary investigation.